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Lions make $4.65 million move on ex-Cardinals 16-game starter

Originally posted on NFL on ClutchPoints  |  By Derek Hryn  |  Last updated Mar 11, 2025 11:59 PM ET

The Detroit Lions have made another addition to the defense, signing Roy Lopez to a one-year, $4.65 million contract. The four-year veteran agreed to the deal on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero on X, formerly Twitter.

“Former #Cardinals nose tackle Roy Lopez is signing a one-year, $4.65 million deal with the #Lions, per source.”

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The former Cardinals nose tackle recorded 70 tackles (six for a loss) four QB hits, three pass deflections and one forced fumble in the last two seasons as a key member of Arizona’s defense.

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